#Soil Amendments

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Garden Report & Frugal Living 23.07.26

Did a batch of unseasoned stewing toms (roma) and a half batch of pickled peppers (bell in dill seed & acv). The remaining produce from those two cases went into the dehydrator once the blueb’s were finished. At present, all the gooseberries have been picked and they also went into the dehydrator. Somewhere in all that tray shuffling I threw in a large bunch of parsley (flat leaf Italian) and a big batch of lemon verbena.  I love drying food. Start out with a big bunch of something and shrinking it down magically to a smaller space and then re-hydrating, it magically gets big again.

I was surprised to find that the little plum sapling next to the fruitless plum is an offspring of the plum I grew from the fruit of my grandfather’s little tree. Some little creature deposited a pit and there it grew. I am happy with that. Its like a tiny piece of my grandfather’s garden is thriving now in two places in mine.

The warmer weather we get in Autumn has arrived a little early. The tomato plants in the garden are gangling and need staking. None of the blossoms are being pollinated. Maybe now that is warmer and not so damp there can be more of a chance.

The sea buckthorn are almost ready to pick. A little bit more than last year but maybe because the birds have not found them yet.  The rats are testing out a few of the green apples. Keeping my eyes on the blackberries as that the little buggers got most of the raspberries.

The peas I  pre-germed and planted have not broken through the soil. I’m impatient and assume the worse that they just turned to frothy rot.  I’m tempted to poke around and look as its been a week!

Took the hops out of the hazels. The hops had reached over and grabbed them, creating a canopy over the clothes line. Wove branches and trimmed a few while looking for nuts -- there was a good show of catkins this Winter-Spring so was hopeful.  Also trimming another pathway in anticipation of taking down the almond -- it is just suckering profusely and is just an unproductive floppy mess. Because of the suckers I have lost my lemon balm. Hoping to get a sitting area free as well.

I am very tempted to disperse all the different amendments I have: ground kelp, worm compost, oyster, glacier dust, etc I don’t know why ... I’m just in the mood to clean and get rid of things ... to ‘tidy up’ in a big way. I have lots of cardboard that needs to be laid down and mulched as well.

Will be crocheting dish wash clothes in the next couple of days while playing at waiting. I like to make them out of cotton yarn because they are dual purpose: in the heat of the moment pot holder; or absorbent and thick wash cloth (better than store bought). I can get two clothes out of a ball skein easily for the same price or less than those in the shop.

Hope every one is getting out there loving life and making things grow!

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Impello Biosciences : Nurturing Growth with Organic Soil Amendments

Discover the power of organic soil amendments with us. Our eco-friendly solutions enrich the soil, promoting healthier plant growth while respecting the environment. From compost blends to natural fertilizers, Impello Biosciences's organic soil amendments are designed to enhance soil health and increase crop yields sustainably. Nurture your garden, farm, or landscape with us and experience the benefits of organic, earth-friendly agriculture.

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What Are Soil Amendments?

Soil amendments are products added to the soil to improve soil’s physical, chemical, or biological properties. Some of these properties that amendments are used for include increasing soil fertility or water-holding capacity and decreasing compaction or erosion. Soil amendment differs from fertilizer by modifying the condition of the soil itself, whereas fertilizer adds nutrients to the soil.

There are also 2 general categories that soil amendments fall under: organic and inorganic.

Organic soil amendments are composed of materials that were previously living matter. In contrast, inorganic amendments are made of mined or artificially created materials.

Some organic materials used in soil amendments include:

Wood chips

Grass clippings

Compost

Manure

Sawdust

A few examples of inorganic materials include:

Lime

Gypsum

Rock powders

When Should Soil Amendment Be Used?

One reason to use soil amendments is to alter the soil’s pH. The soil’s pH level needs to be within a specific range to give plants adequate access to nutrients. For example, some plants prefer more acidic soil, while others thrive in more alkaline soil. You will need to have a plant health care specialist test your soil to determine its current pH and what treatment is required to help your plants’ health.

Regarding the time of year, soil amendments can be applied at any time, but the ideal times are early spring or late fall. This is because soil amendments are more easily incorporated when the soil is bare and dry. If you apply them in the spring, they will be more effective at helping your plants grow because you will be fertilizing your plants and improving the soil. When soil amendments are applied in the fall, they will have time over winter to break down and become part of the soil before you plant again in spring. The types of soil amendments used also differ depending on the season.

Spring Soil Amendment

During spring, we recommend a potassium-only fertilizer with the necessary nutrients. This helps improve the plant’s resistance to stress factors such as disease pressure, extreme temperature fluctuations, and drought conditions. In addition, this systemic nutrient formulation stimulates health and vigor without triggering excess physical growth.

Fall Soil Amendment

During the fall, plants absorb and store nutrients for the initial spring growth period. As a result, supplying the nutrients often lacking in landscape soils is vital. We fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer to ensure the availability of essential macro and micronutrients. This amendment also gives plants and trees the sustenance necessary for healthy growth and resistance to insects, disease, and harsh environmental conditions.

Benefits of Soil Amendment

One of the benefits is restoring your soil’s pH balance. If the pH balance of the soil is too high or low, certain nutrients (potassium, nitrogen, and other elements) become more difficult or less available for plants to absorb, which can negatively impact the health of the plants. As a result, plant health care experts will use soil amendments to modify the soil’s pH balance.

Some of the other benefits of soil amendments include the following:

Organic materials in soil amendments help encourage plant growth.

Soil amendments help improve aeration, prevent soil compaction, allow air to flow more freely, and improve the soil’s drainage.

Organic soil amendments can improve certain soils by improving the soil’s ability to store nutrients and water.

Contact Burkholder PHC for Soil Care Services

If you want to keep your plants and trees healthy with soil amendments, contact Burkholder PHC. We offer many plant health care services in addition to soil care, such as plant growth regulators, plant pest control, and more. In addition, our team of specialists has years of experience maintaining the health and vibrancy of landscapes in the Main Line area. For more information about our services, request a free consultation today.

Blog is originally published at: https://www.burkholderphc.com/what-are-soil-amendments/

It is republished with the permission from the author.

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Organic Fertilizers: A Double-Edged Sword for Water Sources

Organic gardening has been gaining popularity as more people are becoming aware of the health benefits of consuming food free from pesticides. However, even organic fertilizers can have negative effects on water sources if not used correctly. According to Bradley Secraw, a Cleveland County Oklahoma State University Extension agriculture educator, moderation is necessary when it comes to the use…

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September 2024: The Days Leading To Our Nineteenth Anniversary

Wednesday harvest:

We cleared out the summer vegetables to make room for the cool season vegetables:

If no one else does, he wants to hear what is on your mind:

We're still working on this bed but the goal is pollinator magnet:

It came in the mail:

Anniversary flowers:

Sunday harvest:

Cool season plantings.

Kale:

Cabbage:

Swiss chard, brussels sprouts, bush beans, broccoli & cauliflower:

Spinach:

Swiss chard & peas:

Anniversary day dinner:

Lost soul:

We trekked over to Arkansas to check out a lake at a wildlife refuge. The road to the lake was out so no photos of the lake but have these photos of crossing the Mississippi River back into Tennessee:

Tuesday back at the house:

My queen working magic:

Tuesday on the grill:

Tuesday dinner:

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Healthy Soil, Happy Garden: The Power of Regenerative Farming

Healthy Soil, Happy Garden: The Power of Regenerative Farming. Learn how to garden with natural Methods for regeneration #organicgarden #permaculture #soil #regenerativeagraculture

Field of sheep. Animals are a great way to add fertilizer and bring biodiversity to the garden. Welcome to the world of gardening, where the magic of nature meets the enthusiasm of the human spirit. As a regenerative gardener , I am excited to share with you the importance of healthy soil and how you can create it in your own backyard. But first, let’s talk about what regenerative farming is all…

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Organic Soil Amendments Market Size, Demand, Report 2023-2030

BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting, and Market research firm, in its recent study, estimated Global Organic Soil Amendments Market size by value at USD 5,022.60 million in 2023.During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, BlueWeave expects Global Organic Soil Amendments Market size to expand at a CAGR of 3.87% reaching a value of USD 6,514.41 million in 2030. Global Organic Soil Amendments Market is driven by increasing awareness of chemical fertilizers' environmental impact and health risks. Consumers and farmers are opting for organic soil amendments to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce pollution. Soil health is crucial for long-term agricultural productivity, and the organic food industry growth is driving this demand. Technological advancements and innovations in organic soil amendment products are making them more accessible and attractive to farmers. Government policies and subsidies support this shift towards organic farming practices.

Opportunity – Growing popularity of urban agriculture and home gardening

The growth of urban agriculture and home gardening is driving the demand for organic soil amendments. As more individuals and communities engage in sustainable practices, the use of organic composts, manures, and other natural soil enhancers becomes essential. These amendments improve soil health, boost plant growth, and enhance crop yields, making them popular among urban gardeners and small-scale farmers. The trend is expected to continue to support the expansion of Global Organic Soil Amendments Market, reflecting a growing preference for eco-friendly and self-sufficient food production methods.

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Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Global Organic Soil Amendments Market

Geopolitical tensions are causing significant disruptions in Global Organic Soil Amendments Market, leading to increased costs and uncertainties. The Russia-Ukraine war has caused supply shortages and price hikes in essential raw materials like potash and phosphorus. Trade restrictions and tariffs imposed during these conflicts also contribute to market instability. The United States-China trade war has led to increased tariffs on agricultural products, impacting American farmers' access to affordable organic soil amendments. Economic sanctions on countries like Iran and North Korea restrict their ability to import or export agricultural products, limiting market growth and straining global supply chains.

Fruits & Vegetables Segment Is Largest Crop Type in the Market

A spurring demand for organic produce across the major crop types including fruits & vegetables, cereals & grains, and oilseeds & pulses segments. The growth in the dominant fruits & vegetables crop type segment benefits from consumers' preference for organic farming practices that enhance soil health and crop yield without synthetic chemicals. Rising awareness about environmental sustainability and health benefits associated with organic fruits and vegetables is expected to further propel the growth of fruits & vegetables segment in the Global Organic Soil Amendments Market by crop type.

Competitive Landscape

Global Organic Soil Amendments Market is fiercely competitive, with numerous companies vying for a larger market share. Major companies in the market include BASF SE, Bayer AG, UPL, Delbon, Haifa Group, FMC Corporation, Soil Technologies Corp, The Fertrell Company, Agrinos, T.Stanes & Company Limited, Novozymes, Timac Agro, ADAMA India Private Limited, Biosoil Farms, Symborg, and Nufarm. These companies use various strategies, including increasing investments in their R&D activities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, licensing agreements, and new product and service releases to further strengthen their position in Global Organic Soil Amendments Market.

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Planting Should Not Be Complicated

Soil amendment should not be excessive. Autumn and winter are generally the best seasons for planting. Most vegetation is either less active than during other seasons, or dormant. It is therefore more complaisant to the distress of planting procedures. Weather is cooler and wetter than during other seasons. It is therefore less stressful to vulnerable vegetation recovering from planting…

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Our 2025 garden: No, it's not too early

Today the last day of July. We’ve got about a month and 10 days before our first average frost day, though if we’re lucky, that won’t happen until much later. We haven’t even harvested our garlic yet, but when we do, we need to think about what to do with the empty beds. I’ve been considering planting some very short season crops, but there just doesn’t seem to be much point. Not with only about…

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Buy the best soil amendments for the vegetable garden from Impellobio and ensure plant growth

Are you facing issues to control plant diseases and promoting the healthy growth of plants?  Then, soil amendments can help you to enhance the productivity of your vegetable garden. Organic amendments help to improve sandy or coarse-textured soils by enhancing the nutrient and water-holding capacity. Furthermore, these amendments can facilitate fighting harmful diseases of plants.  Applying amendments from any local source can control the usage of fossil fuel and air pollution, in comparison to shipping products. Such amendments are beneficial for soil aeration improvement and food web support in the soil. Hence, Impellobio has brought the best soil amendments for a vegetable garden to have healthy yields.

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Holganix Midwest: Using microBIOMETER® for Soil amendmnet test

Find out how Holganix Midwest improves soil health using microBIOMETER®. Learn about creative soil management. Continue reading! To know more such details visit https://microbiometer.com/blog/holganix-midwest/

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Soil Amendments Service

At ExperiGreen we offer a comprehensive list of soil amendments and lawn services. We also offer Perimeter Pest Control and Mosquito Control services. In some markets, we are proud to offer Professional Tree & Shrub Care Service as well. A key beneficial service that we often recommend is a soil amendment. In most cases, this would be an application of lime, but sulfur may be used in areas of high pH or alkaline soils. Soil amendments work to modify the soil pH slightly, which improves nutrient uptake. If soils are too acidic or alkaline, they tend to “tie up” the nutrients applied to the lawn. Your lawn is then better able to utilize the nutrients from our professional fertilizers.

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November 2022: Three Days

Three days of photos... sometimes its just light like this. 

A pretty good bottle in my opinion & I admit to being skeptical about a Nevada bourbon: 

Two down & one to go. Once they’re filled, I add any excess ground eggshell to our compost bins or directly to the garden: 

Seen while walking. Wine bottle garden borders: 

First round of curbside pumpkin collecting: 

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Growing Blueberries in South Texas

I bought two blueberry plants from Raintree Nursery a couple of years ago. I’m really enjoying having my own supply. This is today’s haul: Just enough to make me happy! The plants are still small, but they’re still young. Blueberries need acidic soil and lots of water. They have a shallow root system. You can solve these issues by planting them in raised beds with irrigation and giving them…